About the role#
KLA is looking for interns to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the summer of 2027. You will perform engineering work to develop opto-mechanical sub-components for our inspection tools. This role requires you to work independently while contributing to a larger project alongside other interns and engineers.
What you'll do#
- Design, model, and document optical systems.
- Collaborate with engineers from electrical, optical, and computer science backgrounds.
- Use CAD and optical ray-tracing software to support development.
- Perform hands-on set-up and alignment of opto-mechanical sub-assemblies in a laboratory environment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate program for Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Completed coursework in optics.
- Knowledge of opto-mechanical fundamentals.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team.
- Perseverance to solve complex technical challenges.
- Immigration authorization to undertake corporate internship projects.
- Experience with Zemax and CREO is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About KLA
KLA manufactures equipment and provides services for the electronics industry. The company builds process control and process-enabling solutions used in the production of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, and printed circuit boards. It employs over 17,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Milpitas, California. The organization operates as a public company.
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